Slab Contrasted Ihve 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether and 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, book covers, vintage, confident, sporty, western, editorial, impact, motion, retro appeal, authority, display emphasis, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, soft corners, tapered joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, bracketed slabs and rounded terminals that keep the dense weight from feeling harsh. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with broad verticals and slightly tapered curves that create a lively rhythm. The letterforms are wide and sturdy, with generous counters in rounds like O and Q, while diagonals and joins (notably in V, W, and k) are cut with crisp, angled transitions. The overall texture is dark and uniform, but the italic slant and subtly sculpted slabs add motion and help differentiate shapes at display sizes.
This design is well suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its heavy slabs and italic movement can carry visual emphasis. It fits posters, sports or event branding, and packaging that benefit from a bold, slightly vintage voice, and it can work for pull quotes or section openers in editorial layouts when set with ample spacing.
The font projects a bold, upbeat character with a retro, poster-like confidence that feels at home in energetic headlines. Its italic stance and chunky slabs suggest speed and impact, while the softened corners keep the tone friendly rather than aggressive.
The type appears designed to combine the authority of a slab serif with the momentum of an italic, delivering a strong, attention-grabbing display style that remains legible and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Figures are weighty and readable, matching the letters’ dark color and broad proportions. The lowercase shows a consistent italic construction with prominent serifs and rounded bowls, producing an assertive, editorial texture in paragraphs while remaining primarily display-forward.